Let the Drawing begin! K-5th Grade Christmas Card Contest
Your child's artwork has a chance to be used for the Official 2025 Arkansas Valley Christmas card! These cards are mailed to friends of AVECC, Legislators and businesses across the country. In addition to having his/her artwork featured on this year’s Arkansas Valley Electric Christmas card, the winning artist will receive a certificate commemorating their […]
Dalton Dozier – Employee Spotlight
Dalton Dozier Lineman | 10 Years "I’m a lineman at the Waldron office of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative. I’ve been with AVECC for about 10 years and take pride in serving the community where I grew up. As part of the construction crew, every day brings something new such as setting poles, changing out conductors, […]
AVECC Celebrates Labor Day
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in celebration of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
$6,000 Available in Teacher Appreciation Awards
Arkansas Valley Electric is now accepting nominations for its annual $2,500 Teacher Appreciation Award. The award recognizes K-12 public school teachers in the Arkansas Valley Electric service area for their dedication to students and the community. Community members can nominate a teacher by filling out an online form by September 12, 2025. The nomination should […]
Magic and Electricity
by Gracie Spinks Magic and electricity are two nouns that play hand in hand at Arkansas Valley Electric. For the past 20 years the co-op has been sponsoring the “Making Accidents Disappear” magic show starring Scott Davis. This magic show urges the importance of being safe around electricity and teaches the children, in an educational […]
Michael Lloyd – Employee Spotlight
Michael LLoyd Pocola Serviceman | 7 Years "I manage service orders throughout the Hackett, Fort Smith and Greenwood areas, handling everything from meter changes and lighting issues to outages and underground problems. I started with the cooperative in 2018 as a dispatcher and eventually moved into the field as a lineman, where I found my […]
Summer Escapes in the River Valley: Where Waterfalls and Swimming Holes Await
by Ruthie Qualls Summers hold a special place in the hearts of River Valley residents. The long, golden days and cooler evenings invite families and friends to step outside and soak in nature’s splendor. Cradled between majestic mountain ranges, the River Valley is a gateway to hidden gems—swimming holes, cascading waterfalls, and trails that lead […]
Powered by Purpose, Rooted in Community: Cooperative Youth Plug Into Leadership Roles this Summer
By: Barbara Jenkins & Emily Reames Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Youth Tour! All area high school juniors whose parents or guardians were AVECC members were eligible to apply for this incredible opportunity. Each finalist attended an in-person interview at the […]
Wired up for *Free* Snowcones
Beat the heat and sweeten your day. We will have FREE Snowcones while supplies last! Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. AVECC Headquarters – Parking Lot 208 South 17th Street, Ozark, AR, 72949
AVECC Member Kennedy Holland Wins Miss Arkansas
AVECC Member Kennedy Holland wins Miss Arkansas! "Being able to travel the state wearing 'Arkansas' across my chest is truly so special. It represents hundreds of thousands of really incredible people who grew up just like I did — in rural Arkansas. There’s something really exceptional about living away from the big cities and under […]
2025 ACH Golf Tournament
We're still buzzing from our 5th Annual Arkansas Children's (ACH) Golf Tournament! In the name of a great cause, 36 fantastic teams of employees, retirees, contractors, and sponsors gathered this past Saturday at the River Valley Golf Course in Dyer, AR. We're thrilled to announce that we raised approximately $17,000! With an expected $15,000 matching […]
Coffee With The Cooperative – Logan County Library
Energize Your Morning with AVECC Join us for a delightful morning of coffee, conversation, and community connections. Free DIY Energy Efficiency Kits – limited supplies Coffee & Donuts Exclusive AVECC Swag Quick & Insightful Energy Efficiency Presentation Location: Logan County Library in Booneville Date: Tuesday, July 15th Time: 10 a.m.